All Things Considered
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Hamas has released 24 hostages
Hamas freed 24 hostages taken during the Oct. 7 attack on Israel in which about1,200 people were killed. Thirteen were part of a prisoner-hostage swap deal. The others were a surprise development.
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An updated version of the play 'Roe' shows in states with abortion bans
The play Roe, based on the Supreme Court case, was recently performed in Louisiana, where abortion is now severely restricted.
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Before dying, she made a fund to cancel others' medical debt — now $60 million worth
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Andrew Gregory about his late wife, Casey McIntyre, and the medical debt cancellation fund she set up before she died earlier in November of ovarian cancer.
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A far-right party has emerged as the biggest winner in the Netherlands' election
A far-right, anti-immigrant party in the Netherlands has won the most votes in this week's election, underlying the concern over immigration in Europe.
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What's set to happen during Friday's temporary cease-fire between Hamas and Israel
Israel's national security chief announced a one-day delay to pause fighting to facilitate the exchange of 50 Israeli hostages for 150 Palestinian prisoners and allow for delivery of aid to Gaza.
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Disgusted by city's top prosecutor, a police officer refuses to testify
In an extreme example of resistance to progressive prosecutors, a St. Louis police officer is refusing to testify in murder cases he investigated, even though he believes the defendants are guilty.
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This 'wind phone' helps grievers feel connected to the loved ones they've lost
A Connecticut church has found a creative approach to help grieving people talk about their loss. It's called a "wind phone" and it's a place to say what you want to say to the people you've lost.
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Detroit Lions fans are thankful — and hopeful — at this year's Thanksgiving game
The Detroit Lions have hosted a Thanksgiving game for more than 80 years — the only NFL team to do so. For years, they've been one of the worst teams but now have a chance to go to the Super Bowl.
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A collection of 173 top-grade video game cartridges could sell for six figures
When a video game store closed in 1998, hundreds of unsealed Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis cartridges were stored and forgotten. Now, a collection of the top-graded items has been appraised.
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Kel Mitchell tells NPR what to expect from the 'Good Burger' sequel
It's been more than 25 years since the '90s cult classic came out. Now, the burger-slinging duo is back.
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Remembering Gazan Dr. Hammam Alloh, killed by an Israeli airstrike
Dr. Hammam Alloh, a 36-year-old nephrologist who practiced at Gaza City's Al-Shifa Hospital, was killed by an Israeli airstrike in November.
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The cost of Thanksgiving dinner is down slightly from last year
Pumpkin pie prices are way up this year but turkeys are a relative bargain. A lot of Americans will be giving thanks this holiday for lower inflation at the supermarket.